These booths are an absolute NY staple. I'm a local- and whether for myself our others visiting-always recommend the red tkt booths. You can get good seats for a fraction of the price. We spent an entire day in the city. Arrived to Times Square around 5pm. Was able to secure tickets for family to see The Phantom of the Opera. Scored orchestra seats, literally in the 8th row-smack in the middle. My family was so impressed! Nothing like seeing the joy on their face as the show started. Thanks tkts booth TS for making this possible!! read more

Got helpful service and great seats for our first choice show, for an excellent price. Previously we looked for tix and TKTS was not yet open so we tried 'Broadway Discount Tickets' across the street, big mistake. Overpaid for lousy seats :( Stick with the known name in discount tix. read more

Love TKTS for last minute discount tickets for tonight's shows and tomorrow's matinees. Check the TKTS sign out. The discounted ticket prices displayed are 20-50% off the FULL PRICE!!! WARNING: DO NOT BUY TICKETS FROM PEOPLE ON THE STREET! all service charges are included in the price on the large TKTS sign. ENJOY!!! read more

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TKTS Discount Booths offer tickets to Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays at up to 50% off. With dozens of productions on sale every day, there's something for everyone! It's a great way to see a Broadway show, but the lines for tickets can be very long, especially during the tourist season. There's another branch of TKTS down by South Street Seaport that, while not as flashy looking, is usually a lot less crowded. read more

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Get they early, but can't beat the discounts. I really enjoyed A Beautiful Nose, Wicked and Spamalot!

Love getting my tickets here for discounted prices! Come about a half hour or so before it opens and line moves fast! So worth it and we always get good seats read more

Was looking for last minute Hadestown tickets but came away with Chicago tickets instead. Medi was very patient and helpful but getting 3 tickets seated together for that evening was too much to ask. She managed it for Chicago, and we had a blast. Great tickets, great service , fair prices. Thank you Medi! read more

Lines were nice and short. Got 6 bettlejuice tickets for cheaper than normal. The buying process is really fast

A must see and experience when you go to New York City. Super cool, especially at night. Just don't make it your everything to do...there is so much more to do and see in New York. Just be careful and cautious. Try out some jazz clubs, super cool. You can sleep when you go home. Once you have experienced New York City start making plans to visit Chicago. read more

If you're looking for discount tickets to an "older" Broadway show, this is the place to go! Tickets will typically be 50% off. For a 7:00PM show on a Tuesday, this booth opened up at 2:00PM so we lined up around 1:30PM and got to the front at about 2:15PM. If you're trying to go to a "newer older" show, I'd show up earlier than 1:30PM. TKTS is a surefire way to get some show tickets--don't fall victim to strangers selling you something fake! Also, beware of annoying promoters trying to hand you things you don't want to take. Good luck! read more

It was so great to come back here for discounted show. The booth opened at 11am. I got there around 10:30am. Once the booth opened, only took me under 20 min to purchase my ticket. Ton of staffs walking around to educate us from show feedback and scan code to what is available that day. read more

We like the Lincoln Center location better. There is no "fast pass lane". However, it's indoors and no rude people smoking all sorts of stuff and bumping into you in Times Square. If you do go here make sure you save tickets from your show. You can get a "fast pass" and get in front of line. Just hang out by front ticket windows and they will form a fast pass line. Cheers !! read more

MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR TICKETS AND KNOW THE SEATING OF THE SHOW Our seller/cashier said our tickets were center Orchestra, 17th row on the aisle. We paid $208 for two tickets to the show "Beautiful". Arrived at the theater and told we were seated in the front row all the way on the right side. Normally this is ok but our view of the lead star was blocked as she played the piano. The guy selling the tickets just said whatever he wanted to say to move you along fast so he could get to the next victim. I would buy same day tickets again but ask to see a seating chart before paying for the ticket. read more

Line moves quick. They come around making sure everyone knows what to expect- what tickets are available. We always get great seats!

Where to go to get 20-50 percent off on certain Broadway and off- Broadway shows. I use this every time I'm in town. People who work have every answer to any question on any show you want to see. Long lines but they move so quick. They have a buy your tickets then 7 days after that purchase you can go to an express line for another purchase. There is an app so you can check on a show before you go. read more

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How long would you wait in line to save 50% off Broadway show tickets playing the same day? How about in the pouring rain? We were in New York City for the first week in May, and rain forecast for at least 5 of those 7 days. So much for seeing the outside attractions of New York City: the Empire State Building, The Statue of Liberty, Wall Street and Central Park. We made show reservations online for An American in Paris, and Beautiful, but even for nose bleed balcony seats, we were paying $70 a pop, after Ticketmaster surcharges and taxes. Sunday morning it is raining cats and dogs, with rain predicted throughout the day. We walk on over to Times Square to TKTS. It's 10:40am, and there is a line snaking back and forth similar to the Space Mountain line at Disneyland. Security personnel/staff directs us to the end of the line. Looks like one of those TSA lines, only this one is being pelted by a steady rain, with temperatures in the high 40s. There is an electronic scoreboard at the loop of the line near the ticketwindow, and it lists all the available plays and their discounts for the afternoon shows that day. We check the scoreboard and the play Chicago is listed at 50% discount. Some plays like Book of Mormon, Wicked, or Jersey Boys are sold out and not listed. You want to see those shows, you got to go directly to the theater and wait in the same day standing room only section line. Into the line we go. Only nobody is moving. Turns out Sunday the ticket office opens at 11am, not 10am as on other days, for discounts to the afternoon shows . Ticket office closes after noon, and reopens at 3pm for discount tickets to the evening shows. Monday is usually an off day for most shows. Those people without hoodies or umbrellas are soaked to the bone by the rain, including the hapless guy who got soaked when I mistakenly tilted my umbrella downwards for a moment. Sorry about that bro! Conversations with the others in line? I hear French, German, Russian, and several lone males who appear to be locals -anti social types whose social skills are limited to grunts, shrugs and nods. 11am the line starts moving. The line loops back and forth, separated by ropes. We come to the head of the loop, and then to the back of the loop in the next setion. Every time we come to the front, we check the scoreboard. Some shows disappear from the discount list, but Chicago is still there. 1120am, we loop to the head of the loop for one last time. Chicago is still there on the discount scoreboard. 12 ticket windows under a roof ledge to keep out the rain, but only 8 of them are open, and a few are limited to 'plays' only. Reminds me of Costco -they don't necessarily staff all the cashier booths, but make you wait. In our case a 40 minute wait to get to the final ticket lines. I go into the line with the fewest women, reasoning that women tend to socialize and slow down the line, at least in grocery stores. A sign at the window warns that all transactions are final -no refunds. Check your tickets carefully before leaving the window. Guards everywhere to make sure no one jumps the line. I go to the window and ask for 2 tickets for Chicago. The teller, shows us where the seats are located, we agree. Two orchestra seats. My wallet seemingly floats upward from my hand, $164 lighter! Holy S--! It is what it is, as Kobe Bryant would say. Our second choice: Fiddler on the Roof. Chicago is a blast, and exceeds all my expectations. And without being taken to the cleaners again in the big Apple. read more

Great place to get discounted Broadway and off-Broadway tickets. They only sell for same-day tickets and it is gwnrally approximately 50% off. Everytime I visit New York, which is now about once a year, I always stop by to get tickets to a musical here. They do not have tickets to the more popular shows but they have quite a variety. There are lots of knowledgeable people that guide you towards a musical selection that you will enjoy. Lines move pretty quickly. read more

I have avoided TKTS booths for a long time because (a) the lines look like your entire day would be lost and (b) I want to make sure I have tickets for the show I want to see. However, on this trip, we had planned to see Jersey Boys and there were plenty of tickets available, so we figured even if we couldn't get good or any tickets here - in case they sold out at the booth - we could still jump on our phones or walk over to the box office. As it turns out, we found out it was the last few months of Les Mis, and we had yet to see it on Broadway. So we decided we would just see what TKTS has for both. First thing you should know is that yes, you should get there as early as possible by opening time, and if you want to guarantee the best seats they have, then you should get there well before opening. However, you do not need to. We got there a few minutes after 3 on a Saturday no less. Line was unbelievably long, and after we arrived, kept getting longer. We debated leaving, but decided we'd see how far we got in 15 minutes and make a decision then, and by that point, we were well on our way through to the window. It was surprisingly pleasant how quickly it moved. We were there maybe 35 minutes by the time we go to the window. Second thing is that they do not have access to all available tickets. They are given a block of tickets to certain shows, and they tend to be not the best seats - or at least, if you don't get there well before they open, what will be remaining aren't the best. This is why we were willing to stay: since they didn't have the whole theatre, if we didn't like what they had or they sold out, there were still tickets (good ones) remaining at the box office. Third thing, and this is very important, is they do not have seating charts, and it is for this I am deducting a star. Would it be so hard for each window to keep a binder of theatre seating charts so you can see where you're sitting? No, it wouldn't, but they don't. But, take comfort dear readers in your smart phone. My genius girlfriend thought of pulling up both theatre's seating charts on our phones. So how did it go for us? They had both Jersey Boys and Les Mis tickets for 1/2 off, both orchestra, but all the way on the aisle on the left - literally last 2 seats in the row, so a bad angle. Seats like that might be okay if you're far enough back, and thankfully, the Les Mis seats were 12 rows back or something. The Jersey Boys seats were like 4th row, and from there, you would have trouble seeing anything occurring on the left side of the stage, so we went Les Mis. We both love Les Mis, and naturally, it was superb. The seats, while perhaps not ideal, were fine. There may have been a little we missed on the left - a character or two - but nothing that detracted from the show at all and for 50% off, who really cares. I strongly recommend using TKTS, but I would also recommend making sure you have multiple options available, and if not and you have your heart set on 1 show, then either skip it and buy your tickets in advance, or at least, make sure there are still plenty of seats available on telecharge, ticketmaster, or at the box office, so that if you do strike out, you won't be left without options. read more

To all our Broadway-virgin friends: Go to the play/musical's website and buy your tickets from there. Here are why: - Looooong... looooooooong lines at TKTS booths. I got here half an hour before the opening time and still have to wait an hour in total in a rainy afternoon. When it comes to 50% off tickets, people become very persistent. - Because the opening time of the booth is in the afternoon, they only sell same-day evening tickets, which means your shows will start at 7-8pm. You may get matinee (noontime) of the next day at the booth, but if you have time, why not buy tickets online??? - Off-broadway is minimum $40/ticket, Broadway is minimum $75/ticket. This means that the only seats TKTS have are in the Orchestra area. The view is theoretically nice, but the price tag can be over budget for some people. If you buy your tickets beforehand online, you can choose your seat, choose your hour, and know exactly how much you have to pay. The cheapest Broadway tickets can go as low as $30. So people, go to Playbill.com, go to BroadwayForBrokePeople.com, go to Broadway.com, buying online tickets are always better and cheaper than getting in line for a tourist service. read more

Have seen many Broadway shows living here in NYC and thanks to the TKTS discounts I have never paid full price! Yes, this place is a madhouse, but the key is having a list of shows you know you want to see, suck it up and get on the line early. Super friggin early. Even though they suggest getting on line 45 minutes early before it opens I have been there two hours early. Yes, I am crazy, but with a cup of coffee and a newspaper to read I don't care. It just gives you a better chance to be up front in line and have your choice of show tickets to choose from. I do suggest having a few shows in mind - maybe a top three - so if the tickets for one run out or the seats are not great you can choose the next best option. You can save a bunch of cash if you have the patience, and time to kill waiting for your discount. Plus, this is a prime people watching spot. Tourists are funny. God, I hate them. read more

I've been here three times over the last four years. Whenever I make a trip to New York, I make sure that I see a Broadway show, and what better way to get the best seats and best deals than at TKTS. There are three locations - Brooklyn, Times Square, and South Street Seaport. I would suggest researching which location is the closest to you and to see if you would rather watch the show during the night time or matinee. Only certain ticket booths will sell matinee for either the day of or the next day so research your preferences before you start waiting in line. Every time I go, I check the times the booth opens and go and hour earlier. It's nice to go with someone else in case you have to run back and forth to the bathroom or the stores. (I recommend using Starbucks bathrooms since they're close by and the McDonald's ones are always ridiculously packed). The first time I went in the spring time and watched Sister Act. I sat in the front right area. The seats were pretty good, but I like sitting in the middle better. The second time I watched Newsies, which is such an entertaining musical. We sat in the left front area and they actually just added two regular seats for us, so we didn't even get that great of a view since some structures inside the building blocked us. The third musical I watched was Kinky Boots. I watched this a few weeks ago and they let us sit in the back center orchestra. Overall, they do offer good prices because I always pay about 50% cheaper than the actual listing prices. The seats are not always what you want because they give you what they have based on availability, but I was never disappointed with where I was sitting. Also, all the shows no matter what turn out to be really good so don't be afraid to watch something you know nothing about! They also hand out pamphlets while you wait so it's nice to get little synopsis of each of the musicals so you know what you're getting yourself into. read more

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I'm just a Broadway Baby Slaving at the five and ten Dreaming of the great day when I can afford a show. Broadway Baby, Waiting in line all afternoon Eating at the Halal Cart To save on my dough.... When I was a poor little intern in the wilds of Manhattan in the early 1980's, this was my second home. I'd throttle over here from my little office job on Third and come up with a game plan for what I would see that night. Gee, I remember seeing shows like "The Pirates of Penzance" with Kevin Kline and Linda Ronstadt and "Sophisticated Ladies" with Gregory Hines. Flash forward a quarter-century later, and here I am in line again. Guess my initial poverty has fossilized into permanent thriftiness. Hey, a deal is a deal. On a quick getaway from the Left Coast last week, I missed the current stagehand strike by mere days. I was able to brave the tortuous, snaking line to buy half-price seats to "Xanadu" and "The Color Purple". Not bad considering I was in line for perhaps 45 minutes each before both purchases. While the permanent location at 47th in Times Square has been under renovation for a while, the discount booth is now parked at the Marriott Marquis on 46th. The upside is that you are at least partially covered from the elements since the line makes it way through the passageway between 46th and 47th. What you're not insulated from are all the scalpers yelling about their tickets and the tourists who try to sneak to Junior's while you promise them to save their place in line. Ha! Fat chance! Perhaps because my expectations are low as to what is available by the time I get to the window, I've always been pleased with the shows I get to see as a result. If you're lucky, the person at the window will recommend whether the purchase is worth it based on the view from the seats. Keep in mind that you need cash or that ancient currency of the Reaganomics years, traveler's checks, to make a purchase. No credit cards are accepted. Whatever inconvenience there is in waiting for an hour or so is worth it. You get an evening in the theater for less than retail, and that's a very good thing for all concerned. read more

So when I asked the guy behind me what he was going for, he said, "Hamilton!" (Jokester!) I've been buying tickets at Duffy Square for over forty years, and frankly, when you decide last minute that you want to see a show, this is a great resource. Some points: -- Look at the board to see what they've got. Have a backup plan. (You can also check online. I believe the site is TKTS.com -- but check with one of the many employees patrolling the line.) -- Years ago, it was cash only. No longer. Credit cards welcome. -- If you haven't been here in awhile, realize show tickets have gone up in price. By a lot. You'll reap a 40 - 50% discount at TKTS. When I saw "Beautiful" last week, they tacked on two service fees. I paid $107 for a mediocre seat ... but the show was great! -- Don't be deterred by long lines. They move. And if you're friendly, you'll inevitably pass time by chatting with the people around you. -- If you're seeing a drama -- not a musical -- get on the appointed line. It's shorter! -- Wear comfortable shoes, and as one TKTS employee called out, "be kind to one another!" (Hey -- isn't that a Jerry Springer line!) read more

Purchased same day tickets for Ain't Too Proud here. Tickets were 50% off Broadway.com and box office price. Seats were great, Orchestra Row D, four rows from the stage. Price was $68 (including fees). read more

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Online pricing for closing performance of The Nance: $300 TKTS pricing for closing performance of The Nance: $75 The pamphlet-hawkers working the massive TKTS queue: free (and the Chicago girls are -so- fabulous!) Watching the hilarious Nathan Lane performing as a gay guy performing as a straight guy performing as a gay guy: priceless I typically associate TKTS with the horrifically congested touristy mess that is Times Square. If not for urging from the boy (who really wanted to see this particular show), I never would have gone out of my way visit the booth. Combine some beautiful weather, free and fun live entertainment while waiting through the line, and a pretty hefty discount relative to what we would have purchased online, I left TKTS as a satisfied supporter of the arts. read more

This is a great way to watch Broadway shows at an affordable price! The greatest TIP I can give: Make sure to get here EARLY! Lines for evening shows begin to form around 2:00 pm. The ticket booths open at 3:00 pm. I got there around 1:30 pm, got in line around 1:45 pm, and was the 3rd person in line! So I got my first choice of which show I wanted-How to Succeed in Business (which I HIGHLY recommend). And if you're in the front of the line, you'll have your ticket by 3:15-ish, so you can go off and keep seeing the rest of the city! =) At the same time, if you get there too early, it's the tail-end of the line for the earlier shows (the ones starting @ 3-4 pm), so just watch out for which line is forming... I got 40% off How to Succeed in Business, which totaled $85.00 ($81.00 + facility fees/surcharges). I sat in the orchestra, mezzanine, row M, which are regularly priced at $140+. Pretty good deal! Another option is to wake up early in the morning (i.e. 7 am) and stand in line from 8-10 am for rush tickets, etc. You can get How to Succeed in Business tickets for $30 by doing that. I think I'd try that option next time I'm in NYC. But either way, if you want discount tickets, you're going to have to wait in line somewhere... read more

TKTS Times Square - Ticket Sales Near Me - New York, New York

TKTS is a great way to get discounted tickets to a lot of Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. The top 3-5 most popular shows are not offered here, so check before you make your plans. But if you are not particular about what play to see, then it might be worth your wait in line to get 30%-50% off a show from one of the TKTS booths located around NYC. Tip: You can not choose your seats, so when you get to the front of the line just ask for the number of seats you want for a particular show. If that does not match your need, move on to the next show. If that does not match your need, move out of the line. You can't be picky with TKTS. Tip2: The lines can be long especially in peak season. read more

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I originally wanted to see Book of Mormon but after seeing the price for a ticket is 1/2 an airfare, I decided I had better look for something else. The Trip to Bountiful was an option since how can you go wrong with Cicely Tyson and Vanessa Williams but after watching the Tony Awards, was also intrigued by Assembled Parties and Vanya, Sonia, etc. so I went there with 3 shows in mind and luckily all three were available for a discount. So a combo of price and where the better view was made Assembled Parties the winner, winner, winner!! Funny thing is I ended up convincing 4 other people (2 in line next to me and 2 in line behind me) to also switch and see Assembled Parties. So if you're open to what you want to see, TKTS is a great option to get reasonably priced tickets for a great show the day of. Only complaint I have is since there was only 1 window working the play only line, even though it was shorter, it ended up not being faster. I believe some shows are cash only so something to keep in mind but the one I chose had a CC option. read more

Located in the heart of Times Square, the TKTS booth offers discounted tickets for same day Broadway and off Broadway shows. The booth opens at 3pm for evening shows (10am for matinees), and the line ups are long, so best to get there early. We didn't get there until just after 3pm, and while the lineup for musicals was extremely long, there's a separate lineup for non musicals, and thankfully the show we wanted to see, The Crucible, wasn't a musical, so we were able to wait in the significantly shorter line. Because of this the wait wasn't too long, and we were able to get a decent discount on our tickets. I'd recommend TKTS (particularly for non-musicals), if you don't mind waiting in line and if you're flexible on what you see. It's a great option if you decide the day of to catch a show. read more

It was a wonderful experience buying tickets here. I used the app to keep track of available shows and paid a great price for great seats. The line although long moves quickly. Can't wait to do it again next year. read more

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We came here to buy discount tickets a couple of times during our most recent trip to New York City and it was really helpful to find such good seats at a discount. The line was long depending on the time of day where you visit the booth but otherwise it was a great experience. I definitely recommend TKTS for day of tickets to Broadway (and off-Broadway) shows in New York City. read more

When I was younger, I had no problem waiting for discount broadway tickets for two hours outside. Now? Yeah.. I'll pay for the tickets and print them at home thankyouverymuch. What's trippy about TKTS Times Square, while on line waiting are the characters outside trying to hustle you. They try to sell you off off OFF broadway tickets to see their shows. Some people buy into it, never ever leave your spot in line. One time, I just got out of the military and I'm waiting in line with my girlfriend. I have these yahoos with candles chanting in the same tone as the Marine Corps Evening Colors Routine, Stop the war.. stop the war.. I wanted to trip one of these clowns. Anywhoo, great place to get discounted tickets! My wife went to see her grandmother with her sister so I grabbed my boys and said lets try to get tickets for The Book of Mormon! We waited but it wasn't happening. I said Rock of Ages or Shatner's World? Since I'm a Trekkie, Shatner's World! Thanks TKTS Times Square for being there all these years read more

Good prices if you want to wait last minute. My family if 3 got tickets for A Bronx Tale 2 weeks ago. My daughter, who is 7, was a good sport and didn't mind watching this musical even though it was geared for adults. We all three stood in front of the ticket attendant and clearly explained our situation with our little girl. We were lucky the ticket agent was able find 2 excellent seats together and 1 seat nearby(so we thought...). So we figured one adult sit with our daughter and the other alone but nearby. We purchased the three tickets for a little over $300. We rushed to our seats because it was 15 minutes before showtime. When we arrived at the theatre and scanned our ticket we were informed our seats were spread out. Our daughter sat alone during the show. I couldn't enjoy the show as much as I should've. If I could give one tip it would be to double check your tickets. Although I put my trust in the ticket agent unfortunately I was not given the tickets he said we purchased. The show was amazing, the ticketing experience was terrible. read more

This is a great service to get reasonably priced tickets to broadway/off-broadway shows. I've gotten tickets from TKTS twice now, once for a broadway, and once for an off-broadway show. People that moan and groan about the lines are long, crowded, and noisy?? Guess what?! You're in New York City, of course they are! Anything worth it's salt will have some sort of line. But if you really want to get tickets to a show TKTS is super simple solution if you just follow three rules: 1. Pickout (3) shows that you would like to see (in case one is sold out by the time you get to the front) 2. Get in line about 30 minutes prior to tickets going on-sale 3. Be prepared (Bring Starbucks to stay warm in the winter/Dress appropriate to weather/etc.) read more

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Love this service and it is totally well worth it. The biggest hits won't be discounted but many great plays and musicals can be found for 20% to 50% off. The service charge is minimal and goes to support the arts so all of that is completely worth it. But the line can get really long and you need to have a plan and a backup plan for tickets. Planning is required and good stamina. We showed up an hour before they opened and already there were about 75 people in line. By 30 minutes until the line had grown to twice as much. So just be aware. I'm not sure why this service isn't online yet instead of in person. That's the boy reason for a reduced rating. read more

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Can't complain....we got 40% off our theatre tickets. We got in line about 45 minutes prior to opening (suggested on their website) and once the gates were opened, it only took about 15 minutes to get our ticket. One girl did sneak in and cut right up at the front, which was quite annoying considering we were waiting for so long. The guy kind of looked at her like she didn't belong in the line, but wasn't sure so he let her slide by. read more

Everyone always says Broadway plays are expensive, but you can definitely save money if you're not picky about shows by buying from TKTS. Located underneath the red stairs, there's a marquee that shows which shows you can get tickets to, how much is the discount, and what time it starts. The line situation is definitely crazy with people harassing you to see their show and people spilling over into the next lane. However, it's totally worth it when you get a steep discount for the play! I saw Jersey Boys with my friend for $60 each and I had a blast! I was in the orchestra section which could've definitely been more money if I didn't buy the discounted ticket. If you're a tourist, definitely make sure to buy from here! read more

Likes: Discounted tickets sometimes in a good seating area, friendly staffers who give their recommendations and opinions of different musicals while you're waiting in line, booth is located in smack center of Times Square, you can see yourself on the big screen when they film people chilling around that area Dislikes: the LINE - there was already a line an hour before the booth opened so get there early with some food to snack on. Popular and newest broadway shows may not be on sale. read more

TKTS Times Square - Ticket Sales Near Me - New York, New York

Shows are somehow better when you've stood in a long line in the freezing cold and scored orchestra seats for $30. Really, it's a tradition. Do I do it for every show? Oh hellz no. But you're not a real New Yorker -- or even a real New York tourist for that matter -- if you haven't stood in the TKTS line. Affectionately known as the "Half-Price Ticket Booth." read more

Ah, Times Square - regarded by some to be the tourist capital of the world. And if Times Square is the capital, them the TKTS booth is the Department of the Treasury. Driving the general Times Square economy of Broadway Tickets, and offering deals on some of the hidden gems. While you won't find tickets to Hamilton or Book of Mormon here, big name shows are often listed, usually at more than half off! Most importantly, the listing of tickets changes on a day to day basis, so you never know what sorts of shows you may be able to grab a hold of. buy tickets, head to the sister booth in downtown Brooklyn. Otherwise it's great fun to sit on the steps on top of TKTS and marvel at the spectacle that is Times Square. Note: the Ball Drop is Dept of Energy and the characters are the Dept of Labor. read more